Recent research by Expedia, Hotels.com and VRBO calls 2023 the year of the “no-normal.” Travelers are seeking new experiences, new destinations and in new ways this year. Expedia Brands’ data also shows a surge in trips to culture capitals, wellness retreats and outdoor destinations beyond beaches and mountains. Culture Capitals – Travelers are ready to travel to urban…Read More from New research calls 2023 the year of the “no-normal” in travel
The nine publicly owned, general aviation airports located on the Outer Banks and in northeastern North Carolina have a total economic impact of over $715 million and supports 4,520 jobs, according to a new report from the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation. The report, North Carolina: The State of Aviation, highlights the economic impacts…Read More from Economic impact from northeast N.C., Outer Banks airports over $715 million
Cash will no longer be accepted to pay for parking at Norfolk International Airport starting Saturday, January 15. The new policy applies to the airport’s four parking decks and three surface lots. Contactless payment, such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, all major credit cards, and VISA and Master Card debit cards that can be…Read More from Norfolk International Airport parking lots to no longer accept cash starting Saturday
While occupancy and meals tax income for the Outer Banks is back in line with pre-pandemic levels after back-to-back record high years, the same can’t be said across the rest of the country. Recent research from the U.S. Travel Association reports that while travel spending nationally through October remains 3 percent above 2019 levels, and domestic leisure…Read More from Outer Banks back to pre-pandemic marks, but travel spending elsewhere still slow to rebound
With an expected economic recession on the horizon, many travelers note that they are being more careful with their money, reports Destination Analysts. With this more careful attitude regarding finances, deals and discounts for travel are more important compared to earlier in the year. In the past 12 months, nearly a third of Americans have used…Read More from Research shows travelers more careful with money, concerns for travel prices
The federal government spending package for Fiscal Year 2023 passed by Congress ahead of the Christmas holiday includes creation of the first Cabinet-level agency representative for the travel and tourism industry. The Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act, which was wrapped into the overall omnibus spending bill that covers government spending through September 30, 2023, authorizes…Read More from First senior official for U.S. travel and tourism part of 2023 federal government spending measure
At the Dare County Tourism Board meeting on December 15, the Dare County Veterans Advisory Council announced the “Wall That Heals” a three-quarter replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. will be coming to the Outer Banks. More details about the exhibit’s visit that take place at The Soundside Event Site in Nags…Read More from Traveling replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming to Nags Head in November 2023
The Official 2023 North Carolina Travel Guide is now available. The publication is designed to inspire real-life trips across the state. Drawing on authentic experiences found in all 100 counties, the new guide creates fresh ways to explore cities, towns and the outdoor wonderlands at the heart of 2023’s Year of the Trail celebration. “The…Read More from 2023 North Carolina Travel Guide now available in print, online
Virginia Secretary of Transportation Shep Miller announced on Tuesday that the Commonwealth is advancing a long-awaited project to begin widening the “64 Gap”, the 29-mile section of Interstate 64 between Richmond and Williamsburg where the highway narrows from three to two lanes in each direction. “This notoriously congested stretch of interstate disrupts one of Virginia’s…Read More from VDOT advances widening of another section of I-64 between Richmond and Williamsburg
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau has released the 2022 State of Tourism Report, an eight page document summarizing this year in the visitor economy. The report presents a snapshot of the economic impact of visitors to Dare County, the distribution of occupancy and meals tax collections, listings of Event and Restricted Fund Grants, an update…Read More from Outer Banks Visitors Bureau releases 2022 State of Dare County Tourism report
Recent research by Expedia, Hotels.com and VRBO calls 2023 the year of the “no-normal.” Travelers are seeking new experiences, new destinations and in new ways this year. Expedia Brands’ data also shows a surge in trips to culture capitals, wellness retreats and outdoor destinations beyond beaches and mountains. Culture Capitals – Travelers are ready to travel to urban…Read More from New research calls 2023 the year of the “no-normal” in travel
The nine publicly owned, general aviation airports located on the Outer Banks and in northeastern North Carolina have a total economic impact of over $715 million and supports 4,520 jobs, according to a new report from the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation. The report, North Carolina: The State of Aviation, highlights the economic impacts…Read More from Economic impact from northeast N.C., Outer Banks airports over $715 million
Cash will no longer be accepted to pay for parking at Norfolk International Airport starting Saturday, January 15. The new policy applies to the airport’s four parking decks and three surface lots. Contactless payment, such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, all major credit cards, and VISA and Master Card debit cards that can be…Read More from Norfolk International Airport parking lots to no longer accept cash starting Saturday
While occupancy and meals tax income for the Outer Banks is back in line with pre-pandemic levels after back-to-back record high years, the same can’t be said across the rest of the country. Recent research from the U.S. Travel Association reports that while travel spending nationally through October remains 3 percent above 2019 levels, and domestic leisure…Read More from Outer Banks back to pre-pandemic marks, but travel spending elsewhere still slow to rebound
With an expected economic recession on the horizon, many travelers note that they are being more careful with their money, reports Destination Analysts. With this more careful attitude regarding finances, deals and discounts for travel are more important compared to earlier in the year. In the past 12 months, nearly a third of Americans have used…Read More from Research shows travelers more careful with money, concerns for travel prices
The federal government spending package for Fiscal Year 2023 passed by Congress ahead of the Christmas holiday includes creation of the first Cabinet-level agency representative for the travel and tourism industry. The Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act, which was wrapped into the overall omnibus spending bill that covers government spending through September 30, 2023, authorizes…Read More from First senior official for U.S. travel and tourism part of 2023 federal government spending measure
At the Dare County Tourism Board meeting on December 15, the Dare County Veterans Advisory Council announced the “Wall That Heals” a three-quarter replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. will be coming to the Outer Banks. More details about the exhibit’s visit that take place at The Soundside Event Site in Nags…Read More from Traveling replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming to Nags Head in November 2023
The Official 2023 North Carolina Travel Guide is now available. The publication is designed to inspire real-life trips across the state. Drawing on authentic experiences found in all 100 counties, the new guide creates fresh ways to explore cities, towns and the outdoor wonderlands at the heart of 2023’s Year of the Trail celebration. “The…Read More from 2023 North Carolina Travel Guide now available in print, online
Virginia Secretary of Transportation Shep Miller announced on Tuesday that the Commonwealth is advancing a long-awaited project to begin widening the “64 Gap”, the 29-mile section of Interstate 64 between Richmond and Williamsburg where the highway narrows from three to two lanes in each direction. “This notoriously congested stretch of interstate disrupts one of Virginia’s…Read More from VDOT advances widening of another section of I-64 between Richmond and Williamsburg
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau has released the 2022 State of Tourism Report, an eight page document summarizing this year in the visitor economy. The report presents a snapshot of the economic impact of visitors to Dare County, the distribution of occupancy and meals tax collections, listings of Event and Restricted Fund Grants, an update…Read More from Outer Banks Visitors Bureau releases 2022 State of Dare County Tourism report
